Laughter truly is "the best medicine." Gentle and fun, Laughter Yoga is a combination of Yogic Deep Breathing, Stretching, and Laughter Exercises that cultivate child-like playfulness.  Developed in India in 1995, it has spread throughout the world and there are now 6000 “laughter clubs” in over 68 countries!

Safe and easy for all ages and levels of fitness.

No mats or yoga experience required, just wear comfortable clothes.

Read an article on The History of Laughter Yoga

Laughter Yoga is a great activity for:

1. ★libraries, community centers
   

2. ★wellness programs
   

3. ★multilingual/multicultural groups
   

4. ★workplace teambuilding
   

5. ★party and event icebreakers
   

6. ★senior centers & communities

Benefits of Laughter Yoga include:

1. •Deep breathing oxygenates blood, brain & organs
   

2. •Boosts endorphins (“runner’s high”) and reduces aches, pains, anxiety & depression
   

3. •Reduces stress
   

4. •Relaxes and strengthens muscles
   

5. •Heart rate increases for a cardiac workout
   

6. •Playful activities engage the right brain - encourage imagination, spontaneity
   

7. •Laughing together provides healthy community connection!

“The Laughing Guru” (abstract)

-The New Yorker (8/20/10)

Georgetown U

Find Your Inner Chi With a Few Tee-Hees

"Laughter yoga ... is a perfect way to laugh and get exercise at the same time. It approaches laughter as a body exercise, so it is easy to laugh even if you are depressed or in a bad mood... I have tried it, and it works."

Oprah Winfrey

1. -The Courier Mail
   Jan. 14, 2008, Australia
   

Click here to read more on Oprah’s website

“What is Laughter Yoga?”

with Dr. Matan Kataria

CURIOUS? SKEPTICAL?

Read more about it!!!

We think Liz is wonderful because she brings a spirit of joy and laughter to our seniors.  Liz has an amazing way of connecting to our participants as individuals as well nourishing their creativity.  We wish we had it in our budget to bring her in more often! 

Sharon O'Connor

Director, Adult Day Health, Wellness and Art Center

Iona Senior Services, Washington, DC